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Where to start at?

Hey,

Just wanting to know the best way to learn web design and development the right way. I have limited html and css knowledge; but what is the right order to learn languages in? I want to be able to develop dynamic sites. I am also willing to pay for training.

I agree with the other comments but would stress that there is no reason NOT to start out learning HTML5 and CSS3. They are basically super-sets of their predecessors, plus you will avoid getting into bad habits by using obsolete code.

However, one word of caution: Check the browser support for the new features in HTML5/CSS3. Some are well supported by current browsers, others are not. And IE8 and below support none of them. That is less of a problem as IE8 usage is dying out, (and the impending demise of Windows XP may hasten that), but it should be borne in mind anyway.

Because web development covers such a broad spectrum, knowing what niche in web development you want to get into will help you determine where to begin. Do you want to create WordPress themes or plugins? How about custom development for Drupal?